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==='''Successful Strategies, Innovative Partnerships, Futures Planning'''===
==='''Successful Strategies, Innovative Partnerships, Futures Planning'''===
* Feburary 10 & 11, 2015
* February 10 & 11, 2015


==='''Meeting Goals'''===
==='''Meeting Goals'''===
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==='''Agenda'''===
==='''Agenda'''===
*[[Media:2015-Credit-Able-AFP-Strategic-Planning-Agenda-V3.docx | 2015 Credit Able AFP Strategic Planning Agenda]]
'''Day One'''
'''Day One'''


*9:00 a.m. Sign-in, Networking, and Breakfast
*9:00 a.m. Sign-in, Networking, and Breakfast
*9:30 Welcome, Introductions, Overview, Expectations for the Meeting
*9:30 Welcome, Introductions, Overview, Expectations for the Meeting
Speakers:  
*Speakers:  
Carolyn Phillips, Director, Tools for Life (TFL)
**Carolyn Phillips, Director, Tools for Life (TFL)
Mike Galifianakis, President, Board of Directors, Center for Financial Independence and Innovation (CFII)
**Mike Galifianakis, President, Board of Directors, Center for Financial Independence and Innovation (CFII)
*9:45 Overview of Credit-Able
*9:45 Overview of Credit-Able
Exploring a brief history of Georgia’s AFP, identifying where we were, where we are and laying the foundation for where we are growing/going. We will also share lessons learned along the way.
**Exploring a brief history of Georgia’s AFP, identifying where we were, where we are and laying the foundation for where we are growing/going. We will also share lessons learned along the way.
*10:15 The National Alternative Financing Program Scene
*10:15 The National Alternative Financing Program Scene
We will:
We will:
Explore a brief history of AFPs.  
#Explore a brief history of AFPs.  
Identify the components of successful University System and 501c3 community-based organization AFP Models.  
# Identify the components of successful University System and 501c3 community-based organization AFP Models.  
Explore diversified funding structures of AFPs.  
# Explore diversified funding structures of AFPs.  
Identify the financial products and services for AFPs.  
# Identify the financial products and services for AFPs.  
Understand the importance of choosing the right structure, policies & procedures for the Credit-Able Program
# Understand the importance of choosing the right structure, policies & procedures for the Credit-Able Program
Speaker:  Joey Wallace, Director, Catalyst Program | RESNA
*Speaker:  Joey Wallace, Director, Catalyst Program | RESNA
*11:05  - Q&A
*11:05  - Q&A
*11:15 Break
*11:15 Break
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# policies and procedures.  
# policies and procedures.  
#We will also hear about their successes & lessons learned along the way.
#We will also hear about their successes & lessons learned along the way.
**Speakers:  
*Speakers:  
***Linda Jaco, Director, Sponsored Programs, Dept of Wellness – Oklahoma State University
**Linda Jaco, Director, Sponsored Programs, Dept of Wellness – Oklahoma State University
Shelley Gladden, Loan Coordinator, Oklahoma ABLE Tech
**Shelley Gladden, Loan Coordinator, Oklahoma ABLE Tech - Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
   
   
*12:30 Networking Lunch
*12:30 Networking Lunch  
*1:45 Exploring Washington’s AFP Program
*1:45 Exploring Washington’s AFP Program
We will hear directly from Washington about their:  
* We will hear directly from Washington about their:  
AFP Program model,  
# AFP Program model,  
funding structure,  
# funding structure,  
Sustainability plan,
# Sustainability plan,
Financial products & services and  
# Financial products & services and  
Policies and procedures.  
# Policies and procedures.  
We will also hear about their successes & lessons learned along the way.
#We will also hear about their successes & lessons learned along the way.
**Speakers:  
*Speaker:  
***Jack Brummel, Executive Director, Washington Access Fund
**Jack Brummel, Executive Director, Washington Access Fund
2:45 Break
*2:45 Break
3:00 Work Groups: Create a sustainable Credit-Able Program Model  
*3:00 Work Groups: Create a sustainable Credit-Able Program Model  
We will divide into groups and in-depth discussion to develop the new Credit-Able Model. Each group will have a note-taker & reporter who will report out to the whole group. Our invited guest will provide technical assistance to the groups.  
** We will divide into groups and in-depth discussion to develop the new Credit-Able Model. Each group will have a note-taker & reporter who will report out to the whole group. Our invited guest will provide technical assistance to the groups.  
Topics to discuss: program structure (Who? What? Where? How?)
**Topics to discuss: program structure (Who? What? Where? How?)
Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
***Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
3:45 Report out on Work Groups: Create a sustainable Credit-Able Program Model  
*3:45 Report out on Work Groups: Create a sustainable Credit-Able Program Model  
Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
***Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
4:20 Wrap-Up Day One - Questions and Comments;  
*4:20 Wrap-Up Day One - Questions and Comments;  
Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
***Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
4:30 Adjourn
*4:30 Adjourn
 
 
'''Day Two'''
 
*8:00 a.m. Sign-in, Networking, and Breakfast
*8:30 Recap Day One and Moving forward with the Strategic Planning Meeting
**Speakers: Carolyn Phillips & Mike Galifianakis 
*8:45 Sustainability Planning Advice from our Guest Experts
**We will hear from our Guest Experts regarding sustainability planning. They will also share creative partnerships, fundraising and marketing strategies.
*9:30 Work Groups: Create a Sustainability Plan for Credit-Able
**We will divide into groups and in-depth discussion to develop the Sustainability Plan for Credit-Able. Each group will have a note-taker & reporter who will report out to the whole group. Our invited guest will provide technical assistance to the groups.
***Topics to discuss: partnerships, fundraising and marketing ideas & strategies
***Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
*10:15 Report out on Work Groups: Create a Sustainability Plan for Credit-Able
**Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
*10:40 Break
*10:45 Policies & Procedure development Advice from our Guest Experts
**We will hear from our Guest Experts regarding the importance of solid policies and procedures development to support our Model & Sustainability Plan for Credit-Able.
**Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
*11:30 Guided Discussion: Create Policies & Procedures for Credit-Able that support the new model and sustainability plan.
*We will discuss policies & procedures. Our Guest Experts will provide technical assistance.
**Topics to discuss: AFP products and services, user services
**Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
*12:00 Networking Lunch – Program Brag & Share
*12:45 Planning for the Future: Identifying Next Steps and Recommendations
**We will discuss directions for the future, challenges and opportunities. We will further develop a Strategic Partner Plan, including identifying who else we need at the table.
***Facilitators: Carolyn Phillips & Mike Galifianakis
*1:15 Wrap-Up Strategic Planning Meeting; Questions and Comments; Evaluation of the Workshop
***Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips & Mike Galifianakis
*1:30 Adjourn Credit-Able Strategic Planning Meeting
**(1:45 – 4:30  - TFL Advisory Council Meeting)
 
==='''Credit-Able Documents & Resources'''===
 
*[[Media:Credit-Able_Strategic_Planning_Meeting_DRAFT.pdf | Credit Able Strategic Planning PDF Presentation]]
 
==='''National AFP and Catalyst Documents & Resources'''===
 
*[[Media:Catalyst_Credit_Able_Strategic_Planning_Presentation.pdf | Catalyst Credit Able Strategic Planning PDF Presentation]]
 
*[[Media:afp-v2-final-print.pdf | Report on Thirteen Years of Operation of the Alternative Financing Programs for Individuals with Disabilities]]
 
*[[Media:Quality Indicators February R.doc | Quality Indicators for Alternative Financing and Telework Loan Programs]]
 
* http://www.catada.info/
 
==='''Oklahoma Documents & Resources'''===
 
*[[Media:BancFirst_AFP_Contract_14-15.docx | BancFirst AFP contract]]
 
*[[Media:Bank_Loan_Brochure.pdf | Bank Loan Brochure]]
 
*[[Media:Bylaws2012_Oklahoma.docx | Oklahoma Bylaws 2012]]
 
*[[Media:OkAT_contract_to_ABLE_Tech_FY15_revised_6.16.14.docx | OK AT contract to ABLE Tech FY15]]
 
*[[Media:OkAT_Policy_Updated_1-28-15.docx | OK AT Policy Updated]]
 
*[[Media:OkAT_Sustainability_Plan_FY13-15.docx | OK AT Sustainability Plan FY13-15]]
 
*[[Media:Oklahoma_Model.creditable.2.10.15_v2.pdf | Oklahoma Model Credit Able PDF Presentation]]
 
==='''Washington Documents & Resources'''===
 
*[[Media:Employment_Policies_and_Procedures_FY14_v2.docx| Employment Policies and Procedures FY14]]
 
*[[Media:Finance_and_Investment_Policies_FY15_v2.docx | Finance and Investment Policies FY15]]
 
*[[Media:Washington_Access_Fund_FY14_Conflict_of_Interest_Questionnaire-1.pdf | Washington Access Fund FY14 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire]]
 
*[[Media:Washington_Access_Fund_Loan_Policies_FY15_Draft.pdf | Washington Access Fund Loan Policies FY15]]
 
*[[Media:Washington_Access_Fund_Scorecard_(January_2015)_(1).docx | Washington Access Fund Scorecard January 2015]]
 
*http://washingtonaccessfund.org/
 
==='''Small Group Documents'''===
 
==='''Sustainability Resources'''===
 
==='''Webinar Access'''===
 
To join the meeting:
 
Day 1 - https://amacusg.adobeconnect.com/tflca1/
 
Day 2 - https://amacusg.adobeconnect.com/tflca2/
 
Choose the option to sign in as a "Guest" and type your name into the box.
 
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Day Two
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8:00 a.m. Sign-in, Networking, and Breakfast
There is no phone call in option for this webinar. All audio and microphone rights are enabled through VoIP. Please make sure that you have a proper headset and microphone or you can use your built in microphone and speakers on your computer.
8:30 Recap Day One and Moving forward with the Strategic Planning Meeting
Speakers: Carolyn Phillips & Mike Galifianakis 
8:45 Sustainability Planning Advice from our Guest Experts
We will hear from our Guest Experts regarding sustainability planning. They will also share creative partnerships, fundraising and marketing strategies.
9:30 Work Groups: Create a Sustainability Plan for Credit-Able
We will divide into groups and in-depth discussion to develop the Sustainability Plan for Credit-Able. Each group will have a note-taker & reporter who will report out to the whole group. Our invited guest will provide technical assistance to the groups.
Topics to discuss: partnerships, fundraising and marketing ideas & strategies
Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
10:15 Report out on Work Groups: Create a Sustainability Plan for Credit-Able
Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
10:40 Break
10:45 Policies & Procedure development Advice from our Guest Experts
We will hear from our Guest Experts regarding the importance of solid policies and procedures development to support our Model & Sustainability Plan for Credit-Able.
Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
11:30 Guided Discussion: Create Policies & Procedures for Credit-Able that support the new model and sustainability plan.
We will discuss policies & procedures. Our Guest Experts will provide technical assistance.
Topics to discuss: AFP products and services, user services
Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
12:00 Networking Lunch – Program Brag & Share
12:45 Planning for the Future: Identifying Next Steps and Recommendations
We will discuss directions for the future, challenges and opportunities. We will further develop a Strategic Partner Plan, including identifying who else we need at the table.
Facilitators: Carolyn Phillips &  Mike Galifianakis
1:15 Wrap-Up Strategic Planning Meeting; Questions and Comments; Evaluation of the Workshop
Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips & Mike Galifianakis
1:30 Adjourn Credit-Able Strategic Planning Meeting
(1:45 – 4:30  - TFL Advisory Council Meeting)

Latest revision as of 15:00, 10 February 2015

Successful Strategies, Innovative Partnerships, Futures Planning

  • February 10 & 11, 2015

Meeting Goals

  1. Create a sustainable Credit-Able Program Model. Examine successful Alternative Financing Program Models that are affiliated with University Systems and 501c3 community-based organizations. Identify the structural components needed to build a sustainable AFP to best serve Georgians with disabilities.
  2. Create a sustainability plan for Credit-Able. Explore diversified funding structures of successful AFPs. Determine the best financial products and services for Credit-Able to provide. Identify financial institutions and other funding partnerships to develop transformational relationships that lead the Credit-Able Program to sustainability. These potential partnerships include Credit-Unions, Banks, CDFI, Brian & Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund, Vocational Rehabilitation, and FEMA.
  3. Create Policies & Procedures for Credit-Able that support the new model and sustainability plan. Identify successful Policies & Procedures for AFP (governance/organizational structure, day-to-day operations, financial institution partnerships, marketing, risk-management strategies, user services, communication, etc.). Discuss and develop P&P for Georgia’s Credit-Able Program.

Agenda

Day One

  • 9:00 a.m. Sign-in, Networking, and Breakfast
  • 9:30 Welcome, Introductions, Overview, Expectations for the Meeting
  • Speakers:
    • Carolyn Phillips, Director, Tools for Life (TFL)
    • Mike Galifianakis, President, Board of Directors, Center for Financial Independence and Innovation (CFII)
  • 9:45 Overview of Credit-Able
    • Exploring a brief history of Georgia’s AFP, identifying where we were, where we are and laying the foundation for where we are growing/going. We will also share lessons learned along the way.
  • 10:15 The National Alternative Financing Program Scene

We will:

  1. Explore a brief history of AFPs.
  2. Identify the components of successful University System and 501c3 community-based organization AFP Models.
  3. Explore diversified funding structures of AFPs.
  4. Identify the financial products and services for AFPs.
  5. Understand the importance of choosing the right structure, policies & procedures for the Credit-Able Program
  • Speaker: Joey Wallace, Director, Catalyst Program | RESNA
  • 11:05 - Q&A
  • 11:15 Break
  • 11:20 Exploring Oklahoma’s AFP Program

We will hear directly from Oklahoma about their:

  1. AFP Program model,
  2. funding structure,
  3. Sustainability plan,
  4. financial products & services and
  5. policies and procedures.
  6. We will also hear about their successes & lessons learned along the way.
  • Speakers:
    • Linda Jaco, Director, Sponsored Programs, Dept of Wellness – Oklahoma State University
    • Shelley Gladden, Loan Coordinator, Oklahoma ABLE Tech - Oklahoma State University
  • 12:30 Networking Lunch
  • 1:45 Exploring Washington’s AFP Program
  • We will hear directly from Washington about their:
  1. AFP Program model,
  2. funding structure,
  3. Sustainability plan,
  4. Financial products & services and
  5. Policies and procedures.
  6. We will also hear about their successes & lessons learned along the way.

*Speaker: **Jack Brummel, Executive Director, Washington Access Fund

  • 2:45 Break
  • 3:00 Work Groups: Create a sustainable Credit-Able Program Model
    • We will divide into groups and in-depth discussion to develop the new Credit-Able Model. Each group will have a note-taker & reporter who will report out to the whole group. Our invited guest will provide technical assistance to the groups.
    • Topics to discuss: program structure (Who? What? Where? How?)
      • Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
  • 3:45 Report out on Work Groups: Create a sustainable Credit-Able Program Model
      • Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
  • 4:20 Wrap-Up Day One - Questions and Comments;
      • Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips
  • 4:30 Adjourn


Day Two

  • 8:00 a.m. Sign-in, Networking, and Breakfast
  • 8:30 Recap Day One and Moving forward with the Strategic Planning Meeting
    • Speakers: Carolyn Phillips & Mike Galifianakis
  • 8:45 Sustainability Planning Advice from our Guest Experts
    • We will hear from our Guest Experts regarding sustainability planning. They will also share creative partnerships, fundraising and marketing strategies.
  • 9:30 Work Groups: Create a Sustainability Plan for Credit-Able

**We will divide into groups and in-depth discussion to develop the Sustainability Plan for Credit-Able. Each group will have a note-taker & reporter who will report out to the whole group. Our invited guest will provide technical assistance to the groups. ***Topics to discuss: partnerships, fundraising and marketing ideas & strategies ***Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips

  • 10:15 Report out on Work Groups: Create a Sustainability Plan for Credit-Able

**Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips

  • 10:40 Break
  • 10:45 Policies & Procedure development Advice from our Guest Experts

**We will hear from our Guest Experts regarding the importance of solid policies and procedures development to support our Model & Sustainability Plan for Credit-Able. **Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips

  • 11:30 Guided Discussion: Create Policies & Procedures for Credit-Able that support the new model and sustainability plan.

*We will discuss policies & procedures. Our Guest Experts will provide technical assistance. **Topics to discuss: AFP products and services, user services **Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips

  • 12:00 Networking Lunch – Program Brag & Share
  • 12:45 Planning for the Future: Identifying Next Steps and Recommendations

**We will discuss directions for the future, challenges and opportunities. We will further develop a Strategic Partner Plan, including identifying who else we need at the table.

      • Facilitators: Carolyn Phillips & Mike Galifianakis
  • 1:15 Wrap-Up Strategic Planning Meeting; Questions and Comments; Evaluation of the Workshop
      • Facilitator: Carolyn Phillips & Mike Galifianakis
  • 1:30 Adjourn Credit-Able Strategic Planning Meeting
    • (1:45 – 4:30 - TFL Advisory Council Meeting)

Credit-Able Documents & Resources

National AFP and Catalyst Documents & Resources

Oklahoma Documents & Resources

Washington Documents & Resources

Small Group Documents

Sustainability Resources

Webinar Access

To join the meeting:

Day 1 - https://amacusg.adobeconnect.com/tflca1/

Day 2 - https://amacusg.adobeconnect.com/tflca2/

Choose the option to sign in as a "Guest" and type your name into the box.

If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before:

Test your connection: https://amacusg.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

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There is no phone call in option for this webinar. All audio and microphone rights are enabled through VoIP. Please make sure that you have a proper headset and microphone or you can use your built in microphone and speakers on your computer.